Established in 1970, SVCC is one of the 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System. The Christanna Campus near Alberta and the John H. Daniel Campus near Keysville serve ten counties and one city - the largest community college service region in the state. In 1985, SVCC opened its Campus Without Walls in Emporia-Greensville, now named the Robert C. Wrenn Center.
School Highlights
Southside Virginia Community College serves 3,123 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 3,123 students
In-state tuition: $4,155
Out-state tuition: $9,993
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 44%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 212 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student population of Southside Virginia Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Southside Virginia Community College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,123 students
2,063 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
994 students
843 students
# Part-Time Students
2,129 students
1,220 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
200 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
994 students
802 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
101 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,129 students
1,243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
33%
20%
% White
56%
52%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
38%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,800
$29,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,155 is more than the state average of $3,748. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,993 is more than the state average of $8,977. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,155
$3,748
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,993
$8,977
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
71%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Southside Virginia Community College, a comprehensive community
college, has been providing quality education to the people of
Southside Virginia for over 27 years through a wide range of
post-secondary programs which includes university parallel,
technical, vocational and community service programs. Recognized
throughout the Commonwealth for the leadership it has provided in
the development of innovative programs, the college takes pride in
its community-based education approach to meeting the needs of
service area constituents. Southside Virginia Community College is
a comprehensive institution of higher education, offering programs
of instruction generally extending not more than two years beyond
high school. The college offers Occupational-Technical education,
Associate in Applied Science degree and University Parallel/College
Transfer Education. The college is accredited by the Commission on
Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to
award Associate degrees. SVCC is approved by the State Department
of Education for payment of veteran's benefits. The college is
supported by local, state and federal funds.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Southside Virginia Community College cost?
Southside Virginia Community College's tuition is approximately $4,155 for In-State students and $9,993 for Out-State students.
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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 3,123 students
In-state tuition: $4,155
Out-state tuition: $9,993
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 44%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,748 per year for in-state students and $8,977 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,590 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
